Genocides

Nearly 13 years have passed since the genocide in Rwanda. Changes are sweeping the African country. Makeshift courts are trying thousands of suspected killers for the crimes of 1994. President Paul Kagame is pushing an ambitious reform agenda and signs of development are everywhere. But even as Rwanda moves on, it does not want to forget. So, it’s also a country of powerful, haunting memorials.

“Newsweek” columnist Ellis Cose documents how Rwandan survivors have dedicated their lives to helping themselves and their nation.

Jeff Chu of Fast Company explores Rwanda President Paul Kagame’s attempts to bust traditional aid models, court western investors, and to turn Rwanda from an impoverished nation into a powerful, popular brand. On The Takeaway.

A new report by a Rwandan commission has accused former French presidents, prime Ministers and the French military of actively participating in Rwanda’s 1994 genocide. The report accuses French troops of direct involvement in killings and rapes and of training the Hutu soldiers responsible for wiping out 800,000 Rwandans in 100 days.

Zack Baddorf reports from Reconciliation Village in Rwanda. Victims of the 1994 genocide and perpetrators of the violence live there together. Ethnic conflict is not their problem now. Poverty is.